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GTApreneurs
and Tammy Defoe, President

Tammy Defoe is the Founder and President of GTApreneurs Inc., a business networking and business services company located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Tammy is a Business Coach, Sales Trainer, Public Speaking Instructor, Event Coordinator and Host. She would be happy to help you grow your business!

Tammy’s previous careers were in the financial services, fitness, and food and beverage industries, all in both employment and self-employment roles.

As an independently contracted Financial Security Advisor, Tammy received training from top financial planners and insurance specialists in sales, business development and financial planning, and collaborated with many other related professionals including mortgage agents, real estate agents, lawyers and others to bring the best quality service to her clients and to educate the public through the live financial seminars she hosted.

As a Personal Fitness Trainer, Nutritionist, Fitness Supervisor, Group Fitness Instructor and Trainer-Owner, Tammy educated and trained hundreds of clients and trained many Personal Trainers and aspiring Fitness Instructors to great success. She also collaborated with several other complimentary professionals including physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, occupational therapists, and psychotherapists to bring the best service to her private coaching clients.

This experience with collaborative and referral relationships, combined with Tammy’s 30 years of group instruction, event planning and hosting experience, and her private coaching, management and top performing sales experience laid a strong foundation for her to found GTApreneurs in 2019.

Tammy’s education includes completing 3 years of university studies with a grade A average, including courses in business, psychology, science, math, nutrition and kinesiology; plus former fitness certifications, the Canadian Investment Funds course, the life license qualification program and ongoing education and training in digital marketing and technology.

Tammy brings this unique knowledge and experience to her group and private business coaching clients every week, and she would be happy to put it to work for you to help your business thrive.

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GTApreneurs offers more than just business coaching. We are a full business services and networking organization dedicated to helping you at all stages of your business from start-up to maturity to succession planning and sale or transfer.

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Testimonials

I really appreciate all of our members, Guest Speakers and event guests who have a provided us with a testimonial about their positive experiences with our business networking events memberships and business coaching.

– Tammy Defoe

 

– From our current and former clients
This is THE BEST networking event I’ve attended. Everyone really wants to connect and build relationships. Tammy really cares about everyone within her referral network by pointing it out strengths top group members. You really need to join the next event. Highly recommend it.
Liz Jakoi Ease and Flow Expert
I have been a member for almost a year now. I would highly recommend GTApreneurs to anyone looking to network and create lasting friendships. I'm continuously receiving referrals which is allowing me to grow as an entrepreneur.
Antointette Wilkinson Mortgage Broker
Tammy is fabulous in providing a professional platform that connects people and businesses. GTApreneurs referral groups are a great way to get referrals and business and the open networking events are the best to meet new people.
Sonia Kurmey Arbonne Consultant
I have watched Tammy grow over the last couple years and she has build quite a nice Kingdom of entrepreneurs who really want to get to know one another and turn those relationships into business. She is structured, organized and diligent. I love what Tammy has created and how she consistently provides education and opportunities for her network. Thank you.
Randi Goodman Real Estate Broker
I have attended many Gtapreneurs events. They are always well run and great networking opportunities. I have made some great connections. I highly recommend attending the networking events and becoming a member of one of the chapters.
Mitzy Dadoun Real Estate Broker/Digital Marketing Company
Tammy Defoe is a great business coach. I am in one of her networking groups and it is a great place to make strong connections and referrals with business partners. I also I recommend attending the open events with great speakers who present on important topics .
Rina Gembom, CPA Accountant
Tammy Defoe developed a fantastic network of professionals through networking events and exclusive referral groups including business coaching, education and resources. It is my pleasure to lead one of the groups as a Coach. I love the energy of the group and the community in general. I highly recommend attending the events featuring guest experts who speak and present on important topics as well as joining a group to form incredible relationships and referral partnerships.
Vered Lerner Business Coach and Consultant
I have been happily attending GTApreneurs Networking events for some time now. Tammy does an amazing job with her layout, presentations, guest speakers, keeping us on track and opportunities for each individual business to speak with a personal pitch. I had the honour to be a guest speaker to present my business in the past. Tammy was very supportive during the entire process of planning and implementing the presentation. I am grateful for all the assistance provided to me and the opportunity to share my knowledge of my company to those that attended. I highly recommend you join us sometime to see what I am raving about. Hope to see you there.
Kara-Lynn Palmer Voxxlife and Epicure Associates

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I have been attending Tammy Defoe's networking events since 2019. They are fun engaging and you come to a place that is genuine with genuine people that are looking to build relationships. Tammy is an amazing business coach and a trainer for public speaking, as well as a business relationship connector. I was very impressed by her professionalism, and the way that she assists business and individuals with business growth. I would highly recommend checking out her free networking events, as well as the other amazing networking that she has to offer!
Samantha Glass
Samantha GlassParalega, Managing Partner
Tammy is amazing to deal with. She will help you build your business to new levels!
Trish Bootsma
Trish BootsmaTravel Agent
Tammy has created a powerful new group of networking business professional and I'm glad to have joined early in the growth of her organization! GTApreneurs has been a great experience for me and my business so far. Tammy makes a big effort to attract new recruits to the groups and provide value during our meetings. The groups are balanced and the atmosphere is pleasant and encouraging. I'm looking forward to future meetings with the downtown Toronto group and growing my agency with a great bunch of other business owners!
Alexander Banman
Alexander BanmanCustom Brand Designer
I joined GTApreneurs in December of 2020. Tammy has coached us on how to use Linkedin, facebook and google for our businesses. She is very patient and explains what to do very well. I have also used her for private coaching for my personal business in pitch writing and how to focus on my perfect customer. I highly recommend this networking group. I have learned so much already and am implementing some of those things.
Gilat Khorsandi
Gilat KhorsandiExecutive Consultant
Tammy provides great advice and exceptional service to help those looking to network. I truly had a great time being able to connect with other business owners in a safe environment. I truly recommend anyone to take part in her networking events.
Max Lieberman
Max LiebermanFounder
GTApreneurs is a great platform to connect with likeminded entrepreneurs who work together to build long lasting relationships and support each others businesses. Not only is it educational, but there is an opportunity to refer other members to people that can assist them in prospering in their business. Tammy Dafoe, does a great job of facilitating the group, making sure everyone is included and feels like a part of something bigger. You should definitely check this out.
Laura Armstrong
Laura ArmstrongFounder | CEO
This is a great place to share marketing ideas and develop sales concepts. It is great to collaborate with like minded entrepreneurs.
Joseph Saldua
Joseph SalduaInsurance Broker
This is a fantastic business networking group and Tammy is a great business coach! You'll get solid networking opportunities, along with a great deal of knowledge in sales, marketing, and business networking.
Antonio DiMinno
Antonio DiMinnoBusiness Lawyer - Real Estate Investing Lawyer - Real Estate Investor
Great networking events. I made several new friends and found the professionals I needed support from. Tammy is a great facilitator.
Léandre Larouche
Léandre LaroucheAuthor | Editor | Content Writer | Writing Coach, Consultant, Instructor
Tammy is a true professional and has been a great mentor for networking and business development through social media and group events.
Meghna Dhamani
Meghna DhamaniMortgage Agent
It was a great experience being a part of a GTApreneurs event. I had a blast, met some great folks, made some great connections that I know will continue for years to come. I highly recommend GTApreneurs.
Tony Schmaltz
Tony SchmaltzLife and Transformation Coach
Excellent resource for networking, very professional and detailed. Thanks Tammy.
Nicholas Carasco
Nicholas CarascoSenior Manager - Technical Accounting
Tammy Defoe is a successful entrepreneur and she has created one of the best platforms to Network in the GTA. Highly recommended!
Art A. Muhaxhiri
Art A. MuhaxhiriFinancial Advisor
Tammy Defoe is an amazing business coach. I being part of one of her networking groups and it is a great place to make strong connections and referals with business partners. I also I recommend attending the open events with amazing speakers who present on important topics.
Vicky Chiappari
Vicky ChiappariSalesperson
Tammy is a true professional with the heart and actions to give and serve her clients. I am grateful for her excellent help and would highly recommend her.
Gary Gradley
Gary GradleyPassion & Purpose Coach, Author, Kingdom Builder & Encourager
Your advices and encouragements are always inspiring and prompt. I appreciate your awesome services.
Charlotte Lee
Charlotte LeeChief Executive Officer
Tammy is a friendly, welcoming person and her networking events are well organized and definitely worthwhile!
Aaron Kopelow
Aaron KopelowDirector
This group is very professional and very helpful.
Sakina Hussain
Sakina HussainCertified OBM/Certified Social Media Manager/Certified HR Manager
GTApreneurs is a phenomenal business networking group. Tammy Defoe is an amazing mentor and an amazing business coach. She always offers a helping hand to those in the field of entrepreneurship and always has made it her goal to help people have the best businesses. She has helped countless people by inviting Guest speakers to her events, by setting up one-on-one calls with her, and by always being there to give them the best tips. As a Co-Op student, I have loved learning from her and expanding my horizons in the business field.
Rhianna Mahalingam
Rhianna MahalingamStudent
Tammy is a great person to work with. She loves her networking family, highly recommended!
Ever Grace Dela Cruz
Ever Grace Dela CruzVirtual Assistant
I have been very happily attending GTApreneurs Inc. events for a couple of months now. A well organized and very supportive group. I just had my first private coaching session with Tammy and I have never felt so motivated! Very patient and knowledgeable with so many fantastic ideas that will be easy to implement and referrals to other professionals where needed. I look forward to connecting and building more relationships with my fellow business community.
Christine Moran
Christine MoranHomeopath, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Workplace Wellness Concierge
Tammy Dafoe and her GTApreneurs offers a practical platform for connecting with entrepreneurial thinking individuals, to build mutually beneficial relationships in order to grow each other's client base, and ultimately, to support each other. The presentations are an extra opportunity to educate ourselves in the various aspects of life. Thank you, Tammy for facilitating this energetic and fast evolving group!
Alex Kiraly
Alex KiralyGlobal Distributor
Exceptional coach with excellent people's skills not easily seen. Calling her "GURU" is an understatement... the lady has grit. You should see how she single handedly manages her entire team with great success. We're always grateful to have such a legend in our midst. Thank you!
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